Insert the needle into the center of the ampule and do not allow the needle tip or shaft to touch the rim of the ampule.

Keep needle tip below level of meniscus.

Aspirate the medication by pulling on the plunger.

If air bubbles are aspirated, remove the needle from the ampule, hold syringes with needle pointing up and tap sides of the syringes. Draw back slightly on plunger, and gently push the plungerupward to eject air. Reinsert the needle in the middle of the ampule and continue withdraw the medication.

Remove excess air from the syringe and check the dosage of medication in the syringes. Recap.

Discard any unused portion of the medication, and dispose of the ampule top in a suitable container after comparing with medical administration record.

Change needle discard used needle properly. Secure needle to syringes by turning the barrel to right while holding the needle guard.